Dawn and Ruth sit down with Rev. Elizabeth Riley, and this conversation is about to get real. We're talking about her book Rage Prayers—which is exactly what it sounds like and exactly what we all need permission to do.
Here's the deal: You don't have to sanitize your feelings for God. Anger? Bring it. Grief? Absolutely. The messy, ugly, raw stuff you think you're supposed to keep hidden? God can handle it, and Elizabeth's here to tell you why that matters.
She's sharing personal stories that'll punch you right in the feels - navigating divorce, losing her father, and all the ways life has taught her that authentic spirituality means showing up as your whole self, not just the parts that look good on Sunday morning.
They're also diving into how social media has changed modern evangelism (for better and worse), and why creative ministries require the kind of flexibility that traditional church structures sometimes can't handle. Because the work of reaching people where they are? That's messy, evolving, and beautiful all at once.
This episode is for anyone who's ever been told their feelings were "too much" for God. Spoiler alert: They're not. So grab your coffee and get ready to feel seen.
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00:00 Introduction and Thanksgiving Memories
00:27 Balloon Handling Adventures
03:08 Thanksgiving Traditions and Stranger Things
04:51 Introducing Elizabeth Riley
05:21 Elizabeth's Journey and Rage Prayers
08:18 Social Media and Digital Evangelism
09:37 Challenges and Flexibility in Church Practices
12:48 Engaging with the Episcopal Church Online
18:04 Rage Prayers: Origin and Impact
20:22 Embracing Authenticity in Faith
20:51 Publishing Journey and Social Media Influence
21:43 Challenges in the Publishing Industry
24:18 The Power of Rage Prayers
26:12 Personal Reflections on Grief and Prayer
28:00 Creative Processes and Inspirations
29:39 Navigating Interim Periods and Future Projects
33:41 The Value of Bi-Vocational Ministry
38:38 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
